Driver assistance systems deliver immediate ROI, JB Hunt executive says preview image Equipment Driver assistance systems deliver immediate ROI, JB Hunt executive says August 5, 2020 WASHINGTON, D.C. – JB Hunt has seen a direct return on its investments into advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), says senior vice-president – safety, security and driver personnel Greer Woodruff.
Nikola posts US$86.6 million loss, but makes progress towards production preview image Equipment Nikola posts US$86.6 million loss, but makes progress towards production August 5, 2020 PHOENIX, Ariz. – Hydrogen fuel cell truck maker Nikola posted a US$86.6 million loss in its first quarter as a publicly traded company, but is on schedule for commercial production…
ECONOMIC WATCH: Strengthening freight markets drive stronger truck orders preview image Equipment ECONOMIC WATCH: Strengthening freight markets drive stronger truck orders August 5, 2020 BLOOMINGTON & COLUMBUS, Ind. – Truck orders stormed back in July, with Class 8 orders marking the strongest month since October 2019 and Classes 5-8 orders reaching a six-month high.
DTNA introduces new engineering and technology leader preview image Equipment DTNA introduces new engineering and technology leader August 4, 2020 PORTLAND, Ore. – Daimler Trucks North America’s (DTNA) new senior vice-president of engineering and technology was working on artificial intelligence (AI) before most people knew it was a thing. Dr.
First Brands Group acquires Raybestos, Luberfiner brands preview image Equipment First Brands Group acquires Raybestos, Luberfiner brands August 4, 2020 CLEVELAND, Ohio – First Brands Group has acquired the Raybestos and Luberfiner brands to its portfolio, through its acquisitions of Brake Parts Inc., and Champion Laboratories. The company, formerly known…
There’s no denying the pull of torque preview image Equipment There’s no denying the pull of torque August 4, 2020 A little while ago I had one of those immensely annoying – and unwinnable – arguments in an online forum with a guy I’d never met. Nowadays just about anything…
Care for the air system that feeds your truck brakes preview image Equipment Care for the air system that feeds your truck brakes July 31, 2020 The emergency and supply lines that stretch between a tractor and trailer offer a colorful reminder that compressed air is the lifeblood of your brake system. The hoses are a…
Alberta to eliminate 10,000 commercial carrier permits through regulatory update preview image Equipment Alberta to eliminate 10,000 commercial carrier permits through regulatory update July 29, 2020 EDMONTON, Alta. – Alberta will eliminate 10,000 commercial carrier permits as of Jan. 1 as it updates regulations to reflect equipment like wide-base single tires, tridems, and stinger-steer auto carriers.
No switch needed for Spicer limited-slip differentials preview image Other No switch needed for Spicer limited-slip differentials July 29, 2020 Dana’s Spicer Trac-Lok limited-slip differentials for medium-duty trucks promise to improve vehicle handling, traction, durability and performance. Drivers don’t need to engage any switches, thanks to an automatic design,…
Mack’s back in medium duty preview image Equipment Mack’s back in medium duty July 28, 2020 We haven’t seen the Bulldog on the hood of a medium-duty truck since the early aughts when Mack retired the Freedom Series and the CS300P, a conventional version of the…
Colored coverings available for Eaton Fuller shifters preview image Other Colored coverings available for Eaton Fuller shifters July 27, 2020 United Pacific Industries is bringing a new look to truck cabs with the Vibrant Color Series of shift knobs, shift covers, and shifter shaft extensions. The 13/15/18-speed gearshift knobs for…
Mack now producing medium-duty models preview image Equipment Mack now producing medium-duty models July 27, 2020 ROANOKE VALLEY, Va. – Mack Trucks has begun producing its new MD Series of medium-duty trucks. Full production is slated to begin Sept. 1. However, a Class 7 Mack MD7…
ECONOMIC WATCH: U.S. trailer orders rebound sharply preview image Equipment ECONOMIC WATCH: U.S. trailer orders rebound sharply July 24, 2020 BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Net U.S. trailer orders for June rose sharply to 14,400 units, 10,000 above May, transportation intelligence provider FTR said Friday. June orders were the second-highest monthly total…
Wabash National harnesses solar power for reefer preview image Trailers Wabash National harnesses solar power for reefer July 23, 2020 Wabash National is combining technologies from eNow solar power and Carrier Transicold’s all-electric reefer to create a zero-emission trailer.
Meritor facility produces 100 millionth brake shoe preview image Equipment Meritor facility produces 100 millionth brake shoe July 23, 2020 PLAINFIELD, Ind. – Meritor has produced its 100 millionth brake shoe at a facility in Plainfield, Ind., which has been remanufacturing and manufacturing brake components since 1999. The Plainfield site…
